Qibla direction in Al Ahmadi
Short answerThe qibla in Al Ahmadi is 226° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 1,188 km from Al Ahmadi. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 226° clockwise from north.
226°south-west
Allow access to the orientation sensor and hold your phone flat. When the arrow turns gold you are facing the qibla.
How to check the qibla
- Set your phone compass to true north (not magnetic) if possible.
- Stay away from metal, magnets and electronics.
- Turn until the compass reads 226°; that is the direction from Al Ahmadi to the Kaaba.